Shelling by the Burmese Army has led to over 400 Karen from Wor Lay village in southern Myawaddy district feeling to Thailand today after four shells landed near the village, according to villagers.

“The Burmese Army shelled four times from heavy weapons at places where the DKBA soldiers were positioned. The shells, however, did not land inside the village. Villagers started fleeing and over 400 Karen fled to Thailand,” a Wor Lay villager said.

Burmese Army’s tactical strategic command 3 under the MOC 8 fired the shells. Until mid-day today, there has been exchange of gunfire between the DKBA and the Burmese Army in Wor Lay area, according to Maj. Saw Kyi Aung of KNLA battalion no. 201.

According to villagers remaining in Wor Lay village, Burmese Army soldiers are gathering at the football ground in the village. Even though they have not shot at villagers they plan to burn down the houses of DKBA members including Brigadier Gen. Saw Lar Pwe.

A KNU brigade commander confirmed to KIC that the Burmese Army shot at the house of Bri. Gen. Saw Lar Pwe this morning.